History tv is robert byer. He is the director of the museum at the cia. Mr. Buyer. Whats the point of having a music film that isnt open to the public . This is the museum for so many different parts. Our agency, its an operation or museum, meaning that we learn from the lessons of our past. So that we can become better in the future, in our operations. Its also to inform guests, people who come to headquarters, our partners, help them understand our history weve done in the past and also on shows like this, helping the American Public understand the role of intelligence in our democracy. Well, the cia is about 75 years old right now is just the point of opening up the newly classified parts of this museum. Not only is this museum coming online just in time for the 75th anniversary of cia, it is also the 50th anniversary, three of cia museum. On the 25th anniversary of cia, we were asked to, create a museum. Not that i was around for that, but thats where the museum started as a way to
Begins with an intelligence update so it was almost like a ritual prayer. Mr. Clapper would intel be intoned the latest update on whatever heart problems were at the table that day. Its been my pleasure over my entire career to work with a talented members and in particular and the white house who worked with mr. Clapper directly. For legions of intelligence professionals noting the integrity and humanity with which he has led the Intelligence Community from and he truly personifies the leader. And so its a special honor to introduce you tonight. The other thing that shows the humility of that is i did a little bit of surveying some of his former teammates and they said a favorite saying of his is that their job was to be in the engine room show boring shoveling the cold so i am sure we will have more than coal from the conversation he offers us today, so it is my distinct honor to invite mr. James clapper to the podium. Thank you very much. [applause] thanks very much. Its great to be
Evening. My name is ambassador holgate, dissociated at institute for International Science and Technology Policy here at the Elliott School, emphasis on the visit parker on that here very often but its a super treat to be here this evening to have a chance to introduce a true hero from our National Security community. Youve all seen his biography and the title for this evenings talk of a discussion on an intelligence career and its hard to imagine anyone more suited to the topic of a career in intelligence than mr. James clapper. And its a great treat to having here this evening. As you can see from his background, hes had over five years of experience in the Intelligence Community, in the military side, on display inside come inside and outside government, and overseas as well. Maybe its not listed in his bio but maybe someone and ask him a question today but is 2014 visit to north korea, to rescue a couple of americans who got caught up there. I first met mr. Clapper in the 1990s whe
Right based on the authority of your holy inspired word. I especially pray for the many representatives who are your true children by faith in jesus christ. Grant them your favor and blessing and raise them up. Give them supernatural strength for the work they do. Give them great wisdom for the decisions they make and the direction in which they lead this nation. God, purify their motives, protect them from pride, help them bowless they break. Make they never forget your promise, he who honors them, i will honor. In jesus name, the only name by which we have access to heaven i pray, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentlewoman from washington, ms. Delbene. Ms. Delbene i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation unde
Carolina. [inaudible conversations] i call a hearing to her. I would like to welcome the witness today senator dan coats, the nominee to be the director of National Intelligence. Congratulations on your nomination. Welcome back. Im sure you didnt expect to be walking the halls so soon after your retirement. I would also like to welcome back your wife and my good friend marcia and i want to thank her for your support and willingness to share you with the rest of the country. I have known both of you for many years and have seen firsthand the strength of the relationship that you so thoughtfully describing your statement for the record. Our goal in conducting the hearing is to enable the committee to consider the senators qualifications and to allow for a thoughtful deliberation by the members. Hes already provided written responses to more than 148 questions presented by the committee and its members. Today of course, members will be able to ask additional senator in both open and close